2026 Real Property Section Annual Meeting Preview: Liens and Judgments with Natasha Branch
Even the cleanest title can hide problems.
At this year’s 2026 NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting in Asheville, Natasha Branch, Vice President of Education and Underwriting Counsel at Title Resources Group, will walk through how to spot lien and judgment issues early and handle them efficiently before they disrupt your closing.
Join us in Asheville on May 15-16: register online.
What This Program Will Cover
Natasha’s session, “Liens and Judgments: Hidden Title Villains,” will deliver practical, closing-focused guidance.
Her presentation will help you:
- Identify lien and judgment risks early in the transaction
- Understand when “clean title” may not actually be clean
- Navigate common issues with:
- Tax liens and governmental liens
- Judgment liens (including tricky multi-county and spousal scenarios)
- HOA and special assessment liens
- Determine the appropriate affidavit or waiver to be completed
- Make better judgment calls about when to push forward and when to pause a closing
Natasha emphasizes that these issues often arise after financing is approved and closing is imminent, making preparation and judgment critical.
Why This Matters
Liens and judgments remain one of the most frequent causes of delayed or failed closings.
This program is especially valuable because it focuses on:
- Real-world risk management
- Efficient problem-solving under time pressure
- Protecting clients (and yourself) from avoidable exposure
Natasha shares that the goal is not just getting to closing, but getting there without inheriting unnecessary risk.
Spotlight Topic: Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s Liens
One of the most valuable parts of this session will be Natasha’s deep dive into materialmen’s and mechanics’ liens.
She will break down:
- Who can assert lien rights (often broader than expected)
- How liens attach and “relate back”
- Key deadlines for perfection and enforcement
- Risks tied to lien agents and notices
- Proper use of statutory lien waivers (and common mistakes)
Join Us in Asheville
This presentation from Natasha is exactly the kind of practical, experience-driven program that makes the Annual Meeting so valuable.
2026 NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting
May 15-16 | Renaissance Hotel | Asheville, NC
We look forward to seeing you in Asheville!